Ingredients: 2 cups of raw unsalted almonds, (soaked in water overnight) 2 tbs water, 1/4 cup canned coconut milk, 1 tbs grapeseed oil, pinch of Pink Salt, 2 tbs nutritional yeast, 1 tbs white vinegar, a squeeze or 2 of mustard and 10-12 or more pitted medjool dates for stuffing!

Step 1: Take soaked almonds and peel them…yes peel them one by one. Now you can get slivered almonds and soak them and the consistency may vary but you will still have a very similar outcome. I personally like the texture and flavor of the almonds better if I peel them after soaking but you don’t have to!

Step 2: Combine all ingredients for almond ricotta listed above into a food processor and pulse until texture is ricotta like. You may have to add extra water to smooth it out but after that you are ready for stuffing!

Step 3: Slice the middle but don’t cut all the way through. Just slice enough to be able to stuff. Scoop out 1/2 tsp of almond ricotta and stuff in pitted dates. Top with dried plantain chips, or any other kind of fruit topping you like and serve!

WHAT YOU NEED AND WHAT TO DO!

Food Processor. (Meat Stuffing) 12 Whole bella mushrooms, 1/3 cup of walnuts, 5 or 6 sun dried tomatoes, 2 whole pitted dates, handful of mixed greens (salad mix) 1 tsp nutritional yeast, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 cup grapeseed oil. Add all ingredients to food processor and pulse until you have a stuffing type of consistency pictured below. Add walnut meat stuffing to pitted mushrooms about 1 tsp scoops should be enough.

Chipotle Mayo Sauce is just 2 cups soy free vegan mayo, 1 tbs apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, pink salt, dry herb seasoning, and sun dried tomatoes blended smooth in a high speed blender. drizzle on top of stuffed mushrooms. I also added spicy mango salsa (store bought) and nutritional yeast for added flavor and garnish!

This dish is super easy and so vibrant and not to mention delicious! Enjoy and Heal Easy!

If you make this dish make sure to post share and tag me! @imaginechefmal https://www.instagram.com/imaginechefmal/?hl=en

This Beverage is very simple to make! All you need is My signature blend of Elderberry Syrup (Cold and Flu) Tonic Water with Quinine and Organic Oranges peel and all!

Recipe:

Quarter about 4-6 organic oranges and juice 2 of them and add to high speed blender peel and all! We are adding the orange peels because that’s where all the Vitamin C is! Blend until smooth and pour into ice cubes trays and freeze.

Add IE elderberry syrup to cup first fill 3/4 of the way add orange cubes and top with your Tonic water! That’s it! Your can enjoy this drink outside in a lounge chair and let the sun hit your face. Super refreshing and simple way to get your immune system up and pumped with VC!

INGREDIENTS 

8-10 Red Spinach leaves washed and dried with a paper towel
1/2 Cup walnuts 
2 tbs almond mill
1/3 cup dried carrots (using dehydrator or lightly roasting in oven on 200°F)
1 tsp Minced onion
1/3cup red onions
A Few Cilantro leaves 
1 tsp agave 
1/2 tsp salt 
1/3 cup mushrooms 
A Dash smoked paprika 
4 or 5 cherry tomatoes

Throw all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until its crumbly. I also add a little bit of Tones Seasoning to the meat mixture to give it more flavor! Lay out spinach leaves and spoon out meat mixture and onto leaves.

Coconut cream queso drizzle 
1/2 can of Full fat coconut milk dash red hot sauce original, garlic powder, 1 tsp dry herb mix (My own personal Blend) substituted (veggie dip packs) add a pinch of curry powder and blend in a bullet or food processor and drizzle over tacos! Enjoy!

I sprinkle nutritional yeast on top for a little added flavor!

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cup shredded try colored heirloom carrots

10 whole pitted date

1/2 cup raw cashews

2/3 cup almond mill

1 tbs flax seed

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp cardamom

pinch of pink salt

hand full of pumpkin  seeds

1 cup coconut flakes

Directions

Mix all ingredients in food processor and pulse until combined

Scoop 1 tbs of carrot mixture and roll into truffle balls

pour coconut flakes in small bowl and roll truffle balls in coconut flakes until coated

chill in refrigerator for a hour and serve! See easy peasy!

Raw Vegan Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini Noodles with a Sesame Ginger Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

1 Large sweet potato (spiralized)

1 zucchini (spiralized)

1/4 cup coconut oil

1 tsp dried red pepper seasoning

1/2 tsp pink sea salt

1/2 lemon juice

1 tbs sesame oil

2 tsp grated ginger

2 tbs maple syrup

2/3 cup organic creamy peanut butter

1-2 tsp coconut aminos

2 tbs or more of water

2 garlic cloves minced

Baby arugula for garnish

Directions

Spiralize sweet potatoes and zucchini drizzle a little oil and lemon juice set aside to marinate.

In food processor blend coconut oil, pink sea salt,lemon juice, sesame oil,grated ginger, maple syrup,peanut butter,garlic, coconut aminos and water. Blend until smooth season to taste. Add a little bit of water if not smooth enough. You want a creamy consistency.

Once you have a smooth consistency peanut sauce pour over noodles and toss in baby arugula plate and serve!

See now that wasn’t so bad was it? Listen your food processor will be your best friend during a Raw Vegan Challenge because you can transform so many different ingredients into some really amazing sauces and who are we kidding Sauce Matters!

Enjoy and Heal Easy!

Now I want everyone to experience the same vibrant feeling I do when I consume all Raw Vegan foods for a consistent period of time. So this Challenge starts Monday April 15th and it goes through May 5th. If you want to participate in the Challenge and win then you must be following me on social media @imaginechefmal on instagram! All you have to do is post one Raw Vegan Meal a day for 21 days tagging my personal page as mentioned above as well as @imagineedenherbs and @imagineeden then use hashtag #imdownchefmal . That’s it! At the end of the 21 days I will pick a winner and they will receive an entire line of my teas for free! Yes the Freeski! Valued at over $60!

Along with the RAW Vegan Challenge I will be doing  a group Parasite Cleanse! Drinking one 24 oz of the blend a day is the goal but I’m going to be honest with you that is a challenge in itself! The tea is very bitter and you are not to sweeten it! This combination of bitter herbs are geared towards kicking those parasites out! Bitter herbs start working the second they hit your tongue. They signal the body to increase bowel flow. In other words your taste buds are talking to the nutrient sucking parasites in your body saying you ain’t got to go home but you got to get the heck up out of here!

So Welcome to the Raw Vegan Challenge and Group Parasite Out Cleanse!

Enjoy and Heal Easy!

The first thing you want to do is make up in your mind that for 21 days healthy feels better then pizza taste! At least that what I tell myself. You want to commit to this challenge and prepare yourself mentally. Second you want to take a look at the tools you have in your kitchen. The main tools I use when working with RAW vegetables are below.

1.) Food Processor

2.) Ninja Blender or Vitamix  ( or a good blender)

3.) Good Knives

4.) Spiralizer

5.) Mandolin

6.) Cutting Board

7.) Freezer Baggies

8.) Tupperware

9.)  Zester ( for Lemons/Limes/Oranges)

10.) Cheese Grater ( not for cheese)

The next thing you need to do is go get your RAW veggie ingredients! I personally like shopping at my local farmers markets. Its way cheaper for one then going to a mainstream grocery store. You also get a better variety of produce, even wild fruits and veggies you might want to try! When you shop a your local Farmers Markets you are supporting the community of Farmers that work so hard to provide quality crops. You will save money all while building relationships and moving culture forward. Here are some of the RAW ingredients I like to keep in rotation while I’m doing this challenge.

Tomatoes/red onions/lemons/red peppers/zucchini/sweet potatoes/butternut squash/almond butter/pecans/walnuts/mushrooms/strawberries/swiss chard/cantaloupe/limes/oranges/pomegranate/avocado/sun dried tomatoes/blueberries/bananas (frozen and unfrozen)/kale/bib lettuces/garlic/parsley/basil/carrots/apples/pineapples/olive oil/grape seed oil/ coconut oil/stone ground mustard/honey/maple syrup/Pink Himalayan sea salt/pepper corns/basil/coconut milk/chai seeds/pumpkin seeds/hemp seeds/cashews/pure vanilla flavoring/mango/pears/natural springs water or alkaline water/raw rolled oats/

These are just some of the main RAW ingredients I like to have on hand to get me started on my Challenge! You can add whatever you like just make sure you are eating a combination of nuts, fruits, greens. You can have all the smoothies, juices,nuts, greens, fruits and dried fruits you want all day long! Make sure you are staying hydrated all day long and make sure you are eating and snacking only on RAW foods all day long. I eat about 4-6 times a day when I do this challenge so no conviction here because its all good stuff.

Lastly, Don’t give up! Remember why you started and keep going. Your Higher self will thank you later!

So enjoy and heal easy!

The Herbal blend is now available in my shop for purchase!

A liver detox is important to maintain optimal health! The liver is the bodies natural detoxifying system due to the fact that it cleanses the body of toxins helping to increase bile to support healthy digestion. Maintaining  a healthy liver is a must in order to detoxify everything it comes in contact with. When the liver is not healthy it cannot detoxify properly the bi product of these are symptoms like fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, itchy skin, jaundice, swelling body parts, dizzy spells and a number of other signals the body may send to get your attention.

This Custom blend has hand crafted organic medicinal herbs That help aid the liver in detoxifying the body! Herbs like Fenugreek seeds that are used for kidney ailments and vitamin deficiencies and digestive problems. Wild Yam Root is has been used to treat intestine disorders, gallbladder pain, rheumatoid arthritis and increasing energy. Sweet Fennel helps contribute to liver enzyme functions and and helps detoxify some cancer causing compounds in the body. Dandelion Root probably the best herb for a liver cleanse! That’s why it is the main ingredient in this blend. Dandelion root and the leaves helps the live flush out toxins and makes it easier for it to digest food and also promotes the healing systems of the body effectively cleaning the liver. Barberry helps to cleanse the gut and liver, boost heart health and is also rich in antioxidants and has been known to help prevent certain types of cancers. Chicory root has a long history of aiding in proper liver function. The Egyptians were know to consume large amounts to purify  liver and blood. Beet Powder is also a key ingredient in this blend. Beets are often used in combination with medications to help treat fatter liver and other liver diseases. Beets help lower levels of triglycerides and are also a major source of antioxidants. (thank me later) Milk Thistle is anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant also aiding in healthy live functions. Mandrake is a stimulant to the liver and intestines regulating bowels and removing waste and any other toxin build up. Yellow dock used for blood cleansing and helpful for oxidative stress (something that is involved in creation of cancer) this herb facilitates detoxification also working on lymph system. And lastly Ginger Root which is one of my favorites. This root herb is great for inflammation reduction, improves digestion, boost immunity, fights pathogens like parasites, fungi, viruses and bacteria. Ginger helps eases asthma, stops nausea and aids in cold and flu symptoms. Ginger helps blood circulation and supports the delivery of oxygen minerals and vitamins to cells in the body. Listen I could talk about ginger all day but in short Ginger is the original Gangsta of Herbs! Here is a link to one of my favorite articles on Ginger!

Ginger Root Tea for Liver Health

On two separate occasions, I had issues with excessive bleeding and irregular cycle’s. The first time I had issues with bleeding it was for 6 long months. I went to the doctor and had a normal pap exam. I explained to my doctor what was going on with me and how long I had been dealing with the issue. I had blood test ran, ultrasounds and more pap exams to try and determine what was going on and how it could be treated. All my test came back normal and my doctor asked me if I was stressed out. Well there were some things in my life that may have caused me to stress but I had no idea I was stressed! I did have a lot going on, working a fulltime job trying to run a business, manage relationships, keep up with all the events I was scheduled for, keeping up a house paying bills and trying to figure out how to fire my boss and be a fulltime entrepreneur without going under and you know, all the day to day struggles of life. Im sure my on and off yo-yo dieting didn’t help since my weight was fluctuating I realized I was doing too much and needed to slow down first and take some time to listen to my body and take care of myself. I then decided to eliminate mainstream poultry from my diet. I didn’t have a desire for it anymore so it was easy for me to transition. I’ve always loved vegetables and been into natural food and natural medicine because that was my Mother’s lifestyle and that was also how she raised us as kids.

My Doctor decided that the best way to regulate my cycle was to put me on a hormone pill and if that didn’t work she also gave me a 3-month sample of birth control to use if the hormone pill didn’t work. I did give it a try after all I had been bleeding for so long and I just wanted it to stop already. It made my flow super heavy and I was in extreme pain. So, I stopped taking them both. And decided to believe every day that my cycle would regulate and I would pray over myself daily. I continued to eat lots of green foods and veggie soups and herbal teas specifically for menstrual issues and it did finally regulate.

The second time I noticed my cycle was going through an irregular phase again I don’t know why but I hopped right on the birth control pill again to see if it would regulate quickly. It didn’t…again I blead worse and it literally felt like my uterus was falling out of my vagina! Sorry for the graphics but that’s the best way I can describe it. I thought to myself what am I doing “Im an herbalist”. I was going through another stressful season so again I had to listen to my body and do the necessary. I had just finished up my certification to become a Community Herbalist and learned about these womb healing herbs so I created this a tea blend that consist of Red Raspberry leaf, Lady’s mantle, chamomile, Vitex Berry or chasteberry, nettle leaf and I added some of my favorite dried fruits. I started drinking this tea regularly like three times a day and in about a week in a half my cycle cleared up and is now on track for regulating. I don’t have the painful cramps like I use too, I can function if I’m on my cycle like normal and I have a lighter flow then I use too!

I posted my story on social media and a lot of women reached out to me expressing that they were having various menstrual issues as well. I started giving out some samples of my own blend I use for myself and have been getting positive reviews from women who the tea is helping so I have also made it available on my website for purchase! I just want to help women heal their womb naturally. These sacred womb healing herbs have been proven for thousands of years to be beneficial to the womb and reproductive area in general for women. The best part is you don’t have to worry about any crazy side effects because the constituents in these herbs are specifically crafted by the creator to nourish the womb of a women. Im happy to be able to share this natural remedy with other women who may be having menstrual issues like I did.